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Definition of western terrestrial garter snake

western terrestrial garter snake

Plural:western terrestrial garter snakes
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North American A highly variable, mildly venomous colubrid snake species (Thamnophis elegans) native to diverse habitats across western North America, recognized by a dorsal stripe and noted for its ability to thrive in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Example

"During our hike in the Rocky Mountains, we spotted a Western terrestrial garter snake basking on a sunlit rock near the stream."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name suggesting a strictly land-dwelling nature, the Western terrestrial garter snake is highly adaptable and is frequently found foraging in or near bodies of water.

• Nearby Words

western redcedar
western ribbon snake
western shovelnose snake
western terrestrial garter snake
westerner
westernization
westernize

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Western terrestrial garter snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/western-terrestrial-garter-snake
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